dismiss the charges, he can dismiss enhancements or reduce charges. a live look at oracle park this morning, and that's where the giants tonight start a three-game series against the colorado rockies. the giants are still in the thick of the playoff chase, two and a half games in back of the last wild card spot. and tonight you don't have to leave home to watch the game. it airs right here on nbc bay area. coverage is going to begin at 7:00. well, the "today" show just ahead, but you can get more local news right now with our brand new newscast, live on roku and other streaming platforms. not to mention nbcbayarea.com. >> that's what's happening across the bay area today. the "today" show good friday morning! it is a big morning on our plaza. music superstar olivia rodrigo is here. >> right here. and it is a busy one in the

weather department al has everything we need to know good morning, everybody. it is september 8th. this is "today." tropical threat. hurricane lee exploding into a massive category five overnight and potentially threatening the east coast plus, severe storms and even more brutal heat set to impact millions more over the weekend we're tracking it all. closing in a new sighting of that escaped inmate on the run in pennsylvania for more than a week police ramping up the manhunt. we'll have the very latest. new concerning the migrant crisis now impacting the return to school officials in new york, the nation's largest school district struggling to find space for 21,000 new students. and the mayor with this ominous warning. >> this issue will destroy new york city. >> just ahead, the new plea for help and the desperate search for a solution racing into action a daring mission getting

underway this morning underseas to rescue an american trapped more than 3,000 feet deep in a cave. >> you need a lot of help to get out of there. >> we're there live. all that, plus wild night. 19-year-old coco gauff powers her way to her first ever u.s. open final a match interrupted for nearly an hour by an unusual protest in the stands >> coco is coming off. >> and the nfl season kicks off with a big upset. >> with some momentum to the end zone to the touchdown. >> the lions defeating the defending super bowl champs. all of the highlights straight ahead. and good for us. ♪ good for you, you look happy and healthy ♪ ♪ not me if you ever cared to ask ♪ >> olivia rodrigo is one of the biggest names in music, and she's here to rock our jam-packed plaza today, friday, september 8th, 2023.

from nbc news, this is "today" with savannah guthrie and hoda kotb. from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> oh, wow this is good for us. good morning, everybody. welcome to "today. thank you for being here it's friday morning. look at all these beautiful, smiling faces. >> sg, this crowd is epic, man i mean, they spent the night they have been here for days, and we're just excited because olivia rodrigo will be playing, y'all. >> she is here she did sound check. they have already heard her beautiful voice. she is ready they are ready got some good news a lot of people fanning themselves out here. okay relief is in sight from this intense heat wave that has shattered records all week long. >> we're also watching hurricane lee. check out this image it is showing how this storm has grown over the last 24 hours

it is now an extremely dangerous category 5 storm. >> well, al has his eye on that and all of it. happy friday. >> happy friday to you and good morning to all of you watching unfortunately, this storm isn't as strong as it's predicted to get. we have had really massive intensification. 5:00 a.m. yesterday, 85 miles an hour winds this morning, we are at 165 miles an hour winds. now, normal rapid intensification is 35 miles an hour wind increase in 24 hours look at how much this has increased, and it could get stronger right now lee, category five storm, 630 miles east of the northern islands 165 miles an hour winds. look at how well-defined that eye is moving northwest at 14 miles an hour. by 2:00 a.m. tomorrow morning, 175 mile per hour winds. that's what it's predicted at. by wednesday, 2:00 a.m., it is still well the good news is it is well north of puerto rico and the

dominican republic where is it going after that the european model will be somewhere near bermuda the latest guidance has shifted it slightly to the east. okay so that's the european model the american model pretty much in agreement take a look again. you can see these spaghetti pots, as we call them. if the steering currents we have to worry about we have tropical low pressure over canada. high low pressure out of the atlantic now, if that low pressure is stronger, lee's path will be further away from the east coast. but if this high pressure is more dominant, it moves closer to the coast so we're going to have to just watch this we will not have a good idea about this until at least monday but in the meantime, we do know it is going to cause major problems along the eastern sea board with rough surf and high winds, and that's going to be a problem.

now, as far as the heat is concerned, 54 million people, the heat is starting to contract that's good news basically we've got along the eastern sea board, one more day of high heat indexes into the mid-90s from manchester all the way down to raleigh. cooler conditions through the great lakes. but unfortunately more record highs continuing from texas all the way into the southwest, guys so, again, more heat in the southwest. cooler coming up this weekend in the northeast, and lee is still a big question. >> all right, al thank you so much. we will get more of your forecast coming up in a bit. in the meantime, new developments in a story we have been following all week long, the escaped inmate in pennsylvania police confirming a new sighting of the convicted murderer as hundreds of authorities join the more than week long search george solis has the latest for us this morning. hey, george. >> reporter: good morning. behind me is the heart of the

search operation this is the command post where they have been gathering lately to track the sightings that search now expanding 8 to 10 miles another sighting of a convicted killer in the same area he was seen earlier this week the massive search for danilo cavalcante is entering its ninth day. >> our primary mission is to get this guy in custody. >> reporter: he was spotted yesterday on trail cameras spending an alert that, quote, the subject has been spotted in our area and advising visitors to shelter in place, later came residents were told to stay vigilant. >> he has murdered saying the gardens were closed >> he has already murdered two people in a very brutal manner. >> reporter: he escaped chester county prison last thursday morning. surveillance video shows him crab walking up walls in the prison's exercise yard

he managed to wiggle through barbed wire to get out, an estate route used by another prisoner in may. after that, the prison put new measures including razor wire in place. >> the one thing we didn't take into account was the human account side. >> reporter: 200 law enforcement, lots of agencies out here trying to get this one. they still haven't why do you think that is >> there is a lot of woods there is a lot of places to hide i'm very surprised and kind of disappointed they haven't caught him by now. >> reporter: he was sentenced to life in prison without parole after stabbing his ex-girlfriend to death in front of her children her sister says her family is living in constant fear. you're afraid he's hiding? >> yes i'm scared all the time.

>> reporter: hoda, this morning we're expected to get a look inside that command post to see some of the tools the police are using to track down this fugitive they noted it has been brutally hot here, but they say it has not impeded search efforts. >> george solis for us in pennsylvania thank you. the countdown is on to a major strike in the auto industry united auto workers, general motors, ford and chrysler demanding a large pay raise. i mean, three companies at the same time. this is a potentially huge strike how likely will it happen? >> there is three major auto makers at the heart of these debates. two have proposals already the third is expected to come this weekend yesterday gm did offer a counter proposal to the union. you can see how far apart they are on the wage negotiations the uaw is asking for a 46% pay increase over the next three years compounded

gm offered 10% you can see numerically there how far apart they are increased benefits, a shorter workweek from 40 to 32 hours there is still a lot of work to be done. we're only a week out next thursday into friday next week when the strike could happen. >> we see how it is impacting the workers, but for consumers who may be in the market for a car, how will affect them? >> it's been brutal for people trying to buy a car in the last of the covid few years anyway think about the covid disruptions and supply chain issues after the lockdowns were lifted think about what's happening with the uaw, if they were to strike yes, that would be over 100,000 vehicles per week that would not be on the lot for dealers. if you are trying to buy a car, get ahead of this right now. president biden arrived in india for a major summit here at home there are growing questions about his son's legal fate

the special counsel looking into hunter biden is now expected to see an indictment of him within weeks after that controversial plea deal collapsed. chuck, good morning. happy friday let's start right there with hunter biden it seems an indictment is coming we don't know what the contents will be. what is the political fall-out for president biden as he faces re-election. >> well, you know, it is interesting. president biden's biggest problem is not hunter biden. it is his age. all things hunter biden mean more to donald trump i think this ends up being helpful to donald trump. the more there is questions about ethics around the biden name or the biden brand, this has been what trump's goal has been, has just been to muddy the

waters here, create this, hey, everybody is dirty here in washington they claim they're clean concer impacts joe biden, and i they're not telling you that and, so, as much as i know that there is concerns, this impacts -- this impacts joe biden, and i think he has not handled this very well publicly. this matters more to donald trump's ability to continue to essentially make the case that he still can beat biden. and the more muddy he is, the more his voters will believe that. >> i want to talk about sunday on "meet the press." it goes to this issue you just raised, which is biden's age being more of a political liability than anything having to do with his son there is a poll out there week so many voters actually agree on, that they're concerned about the president's age. here you have gavin newsom, california governor waiting in the wings, it seems. you sit down with him and you ask him whether or not he really is planning a presidential run if biden doesn't run let's listen to what he has to

say. >> why shouldn't we consider you a likely candidate >> i think the vice president is naturally lined up and the filing deadlines are quickly coming to pass i think we need to move passed this notion that he's not going to run president biden is going to run, and we're looking forward to getting re-elected i think there has been so much wallowing in the last few months and hammering of this perspective, but we're gearing up to the campaign we're looking forward to it. >> but you hear these calls privacy. what do you tell those donors? >> time to move on let's go. >> how about it, chuck do we take him at his word >> i do take him at his word but you see him. he is gearing up to run for president. it is probably in 2028 and, you know, you can do all the sherman-esque thing, but if something happens, look, the filing deadlines haven't passed. this is, you know, something that you would think that could change before the end of the year and if it somehow did, i think he'd jump in very quickly. but one thing he wanted to make

clear is that, look, he did believe that the vice president was next in line and at the end of the day, but he said it in such a way that it didn't feel sherman-esque. >> we always loved your analysis we will continue to love it. but you are stepping down as moderator of "meet the press" after nine years i know kristin welker will take that baton we love you. we're going to miss you. you will still be, of course, a part of nbc political coverage. >> it is a strange feeling it's like, i'm not retiring. i'm not walking away i'm just stepping off the chair and stepping away from a daily news cycle for a little bit. >> you're my dear friend we go way back i thought about it this morning. nine years ago on the day you found out you got the job you dreamed out your whole life, you were with me with my one day old baby you came to see me you are a great friend thank you so much for what you have done.

you can see chuck's full and exclusive interview with governor newsom sunday morning on "meet the press." >> beautiful sendoff there we have a lot to get to, including the start of a school year in new york the mayor calling it a problem that will, quote, destroy the city without more help from the federal government nbc's ron allen joins us with that story hi, ron. good morning >> reporter: good morning, hoda. this is the first stop for many new arrivals seeking housing and now education. there are tens of thousands of migrant children in the city schools, adding to the strain on that system. as the mayor used his strongest criticism yet to criticize democrats in washington for not doing more to help students and teachers are starting the school year with a new challenge. migrant children like this third grader are entering u.s. classrooms for the first time.

i do feel very excited, he says, admitting he's nervous as well overall, some 20,000 children are now attending city schools part of what mayor adams called a crisis overwhelming new york. >> we're getting no support on this national crisis. >> and he says more migrants keep arriving, as many as 10,000 many bussed from other states are making their way here, accusing the biden administration of failing to act. >> this issue will destroy new york city. >> reporter: in response, the biden administration saying it has worked closely with new york officials providing more than $140 million in aid this year, adding only congress can reform our broken immigration system and provide additional resources to communities across the country. republicans pouncing on the mayor's criticism.

>> all of them are discovering the burdens of joe biden's open borders and illegal immigration. >> reporter: it is not just new york meanwhile, overnight a u.s. appeals court granting a temporary stay, allowing texas to keep controversial buoys on place in the rio grande. governor greg abbott argued the buoys deter illegal crossings. while critics raise humanitarian concerns saying they could lead to drownings a conflicting issue for many parents. >> reporter: does that concern you? >> no, not really. i'm an immigrant myself. >> i want my tax dollars to go towards my kids, but the softer side of me feels bad for these kids you know it's not their problem >> reporter: ironically, school officials say there is room in the city's classrooms because over 100,000 students left during the covid pandemic and

have not returned. the school officials are also warning there could be a school bus driver strike next week. negotiations continue. hoda >> a lot going on. ron allen for us in midtown. >> what a drama filled night at the u.s. open. >> saw it up close especially for coco gauff. she continued her remarkable run, advancing to the final. the match taking longer than expected after a very sticky situation in the stands. nbc's stephanie gosk has all of the details. steph, good morning. >> sticky indeed, craig. this tournament began with 128 women. now it is down to just two, american coco gauff and the soon to be world number one coco gauff is the first to teenager to meet the finals since serena williams. coming after protesters forced officials to stop play for nearly an hour american tennis sensation coco

gauff is playing to the u.s. open final after the match, the teenager showing her emotions on center court. >> first u.s. open final of her career >> reporter: the 19-year-old fan favorite smashed her way to a semifinal victory. playing some tough tennis against karolina muchova environmental protesters in the stands halted play for nearly 50 minutes after one of the protesters apparently glued his feet to the stadium floor. >> do we have some security going up there that you can see? >> i have never seen a situation like this. >> reporter: when play finally resumed, gauff pushed through, winning in straight sets. >> i just treat it like a rain delay. >> reporter: gauff reflected on

finals. gauf her journey earlier this week. >> at first i used to think negative things like, why is it so much pressure, why is it so start, blah, blah, blah. i realize that this isn't -- in a way it is pressure, but it's not. there is people struggling to feed their families. that's real pressure. >> reporter: the only thing standing between coco gauff and the u.s. open title is arynae bn sabalenka. now, they will go head to head on saturday, where the crowd is expected to be mostly red, white and blue. >> really incredible things here and the crowd supporting her. >> reporter: hoping to take home a big win on american soil. >> i told myself, i will just go out there and have fun and play the tennis i know how to play. >> in a few hours, the men's

open last year's champ will go in the other match. >> let's go, coco! mr. roker, what you got? >> sunny and cool conditions plenty of sunshine out west. we will get to your local forecast in the next 30 seconds. . carmax is so sure you'll love your car, they give you 30 days. it's my nickname. steph “30-day money back guarantee” curry. nobody calls you that. hey, do you want an autograph? uhh... steph “30-day money back guarantee” curry!! this was a new shirt... you're welcome. (dynamic sting) (whistle blows) good friday morning. i'm meteorologist kari hall. our temperatures will be anywhere from upper 70s in the south bay to upper 80s.

we'll see the high of 90 degrees in los gatos, east bay reaching 88 degrees, while danville hits a high of 86 degrees, with oakland in the upper 70s for today. along the coast, it's in the mid-60s, palo alto reaching 80 degrees, and san francisco eventually working toward some sunshine a and that's your latest weather. guys >> al, thank you inside the urgent rescue mission for a stranded american is playing out deep inside a cave in turkey. we will take you there life. don't go anywhere. if you spend most of your time driving your kids and grandkids to lessons and practices, vicky has something new in the world of ride sharing that may help you out. but, first, this is "today" on at cretors, we handcraft every batch of our delicious popcorn. like our cretors cheese and caramel mix. great on their own, even better together. try cretors, handcrafted small-batch popcorn.

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embering his girlfriend and dumping her body will face a judge for arraignment. authorities in july arrested 42-year-old joesest roberts at the pleasanton apartment he shared with 27-year-old rachel buckner. it followed the discovery of her remains in a bag along the alameda shoreline. neighbors tell nbc bay area the couple had a volatile relationship and at times they heard loud arguments through the walls. investigators say the suspect also assaulted some of the victim's family members. four murder defendants contesting their arrest and criminal charges will take their case back to the courtroom today. much of their case is tied to the same antioch police officers now embroiled in that racist text scandal, and just last month the judge ruled the subpoenaed officers did not have to take the stand because the da's concession of the text messages shared and received by officers violated the racial

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thank you. >> reporter: we're hearing from the american scientist for the first time trapped in one of the world's he's as well as can be expected deepest caves telling everyone after a life threatening medical emergency left him trapped nearly a mile underground in turkey. >> i'm alert i'm talking. talking. i will need a lot of i will need a lot of help to get out of here. >> reporter: the 40-year-old veteran cave diver experienced severe gastrointestinal bleeding on saturday while working on a cave expedition two doctors were able to get him desperately needed transfusion services not out of the woods he's not out of the woods yet. the next steps will be incredibly difficult but he's surrounded by help. 150 rescuers from multiple countries are working on the complex mission. >> i want to thank everyone that's down here it is amazing to see how many people have responded on the

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back now at 7:38 with "in depth today. if you are constantly racing kids to and from events. >> yeah, the mom taxi. we have an exclusive look at ride sharing featuring it could make things easier for parents all across the country. >> vicky nguyen is here with some details. >> good morning. here's the thing the global ride sharing market is projected to earn $34 billion in ride share with the average user spending $90 a month. this is according to new research now it will become easier for parents because starting today uber for teens will be available nationwide my daughter and i tried it to show you how it works. >> good morning, boys and girls. and welcome to what we're sure will be our greatest year at ridell. >> reporter: with it comes hectic teen schedules.

school, sports practice, band, even going to the mall mall. solving the solving the riddle of all those rides can be worse than a wordle i should know. we're trying o my own teenager daughter is as busy as ever we're trying out uber for teens. it starts here on my phone in the uber app teens can actually create an a parent or guardian has to invite them. hit account and then family and teens. right there, invite familyemers. from there, she and there it is, add a teen. the app, designed for teens 13 to 17, sends emerson an invite from there, she creates her own account. parents should take to their teens before they use the service and remind them to check the license plate, ask the driver who they're picking up before getting in and never sit in the front seat. >> i'm ordering my ride now.

>> oh. here i am at work, and i just got a text yep, it is a notification that says emerson just requested a ride and the driver is arriving in four minutes. the car pulls up. >> hey, how are you? >> who are you here for? >> emerson. >> yep, all right. >> reporter: but the driver can't start the ride without a personal identification number or pin from emerson's app to ensure she's in the right car. >> do you have a pin for me? >> the pin is 6255 >> reporter: she's on her way while i follow along from my office. >> it shows me she's been picked up and she will be dropped off in seven minutes >> reporter: i can even call the driver to check in is emerson in the car with you >> yes, ma'am, she is here. >> reporter: great is everything going okay >> everything perfect, ma'am just perfect. >> reporter: can you hear me >> yep. >> reporter: okay, cool. everything is good on your end

>> doing great. >> reporter: drivers with teen passengers can't change dropoff locations. if the drive goes off course or stops for extended periods of time, uber will call the driver and teen and if necessary 911. uber vice president notes the safety features are mandatory and cannot be turned off. >> our kids are very precious cargo. for parents, the most important thing was the tracking. >> reporter: can any driver drive teens or do they have to go through a vetting process >> they have to get experienced driver on our platform, and they have to be positively rated throughout. >> reporter: uber conducts criminal background checks, providing a new option for busy parents just in time for the start of school. >> thanks for the ride. >> reporter: okay. starting right now, uber for teens is available in all states except california. state regulators have yet to approve that feature we also tried the new uber eats

for teens. we did it quite a few times, but we experienced several glitches. uber eats for teens is still being tested. >> uh-huh. >> but you'll see that today. >> what are the teens ordering >> it's supposed to tell you. >> a refresher, a bubble tea. >> what if you just put them in using your own account >> people have been doing that technically it is against uber's rules. it is the new service is free and it is a good idea to have your kid enter that pin before they get into the car. the other thing we thought was interesting is what if your kid has to go to practice with a couple other people. you, as the account holder, you are responsible for everyone in that car the driver is also supposed to ask each teen, does your parent consent to you being in this uber so it is important to have a

conversation with your teenager and go over the safety tutorial. >> it is like something you do when you are desperate because it is expensive to take an uber and all that, but it is an option in a pinch. >> great thanks to emerson as well. >> she did a great job. >> her reward is getting to see olivia rodrigo mom points, right? >> sure. al has another look at this weather. >> we do besides talking about the heat, we've got severe weather in a good portion of the country. al. we're looking in the northeast from augusta, strong storms popping up. da you are already seeing showers and thunderstorms popping up dallas, houston, alexandria. we're looking in the northeast from augusta to roanoke, strong storms popping up. damaging winds, hail the good news is the tornado risk is low. however, this slow-moving cold front that will bring relief as far as the temperatures are concerned, they will be popping up showers all along the i-95 corridor it is a slow moving front. it could lead to flooding. and even sunday we've got a secondary front that will move

into the northwest we will also be looking at from maine all the way down to florida a good portion of that area going to be looking at heavy rain in fact, hourly rain fall rates good friday morning. i'm meteorologist kari hall. bright, sunny, beautiful day in san francisco. the fog right over the immediate coastline, and we're going to see temperatures there in the low 70s. as you make your way inland, expect it to reach into the upper 80s, even 90 in fairfield, oakland reaching 77, and 84 today in santa rosa. as we go throughout the weekend, it will get slightly weather. >> al, thank you we threw a wedding on the plaza yesterday. if you like that, you will enjoy today's boost, coming up right after this

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current murder case that is being tried. a hearing is set to be heard at 8:30 this morning in martinez. the judge, david goldstein, ruled that he cannot outright dismiss charges this morning, but he can dismiss enhancements or reduce charges in this murder case. let's get a look at the forecast for this friday morning with meteorologist kari hall. >> we have some nice weather ahead as we go into the afternoon, but a repeat of yesterday's weather as we see our inland temperatures headed for the mid-80s, and expect it to be about the same tomorrow with slightly warmer temperatures in the valleys on sunday. by monday, we're seeing the peak of those temperatures in some of our inland spots like concord, as well as morgan hill, low 90s there, and then we bring it back to the low to mid-80s for the middle of next week. as we see san francisco's forecast for the weekend reach about the low 70s, and we start out with clouds, get some afternoon sunshine, and we'll also have our warmest day on monday. laura? >> thank you. and thank you for joining us as well. we'll have another local news

update in about half an hour. join us for our midday news at 11:00 a.m. have a great day.

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it is 8:00 on "today." coming up, weather watch . >> announcer: 8:00 on today. hurricane lee strengthens to a

category 5 overnight the major system on the move and relief timely in sight for that heat wave that's affected tens of millions coast to coast. al is tracking it all. then, sentenced. after danny masterson gets at least 30 years for the rape of two women. >> somebody needs to be held accountable despite the length of the time. >> the details on the trial and what's next straight ahead. plus, remembering the queen. the royal family honoring her legacy one year after her death. >> we recall with great affection her long life, devoted service, and all she meant to so many of us >> we'll take you live to buc buckingham palace. and good for us. pop superstar olivia rodrigo is here along with a massive crowd. fans lined up around the plaza to celebrate her new album, hear some of her biggest hits, and start this weekend off right today is friday, september 8,

2023 good friday morning! it is a big morning on our plaza. music superstar olivia rodrigo is here. >> right here. and it is a busy one in the weather department al has everything we need to know good morning, everybody. it is september 8th. this is "today." tropical threat. al has everything we need to know good morning, everybody. it is september 8th. this is "today."

tropical threat. >> it all starts monday with highlights from our very first ever annual "today" show tailgate we're celebrating the nfl's first game the cowboys right in our backyard at metlife. we will be there >> the team by the way is also launching its be great campaign. so we'll talk about that there's going to be barbecue there will be games. by the way, giants legend eli manning, as well as some amazing surprises for a special group of kids as well. >> can't wait to tailgate. that will be fun there's more matthew mcconaughey stops by next week. carrie underwood and shawn diddy combs. let's start off with your news at 8:00. and hurricane lee intensifies t at wr. hurricane lee is intensi a category five overnight.

the east coast will start feeling its impacts soon too meanwhile, there are finally some signs of relief from that record heat. it made the week so miserable in much of the country, even disrupting the start of school in some places al has a lot on his map this morning. >> we sure do. 630 miles east of the northern islands, winds moving northwest at 14. tomorrow morning it is a category five with 175 miles an hour winds weakens a little bit as we get into early next week they will probably feel some of its effects. the european model, you can see, is all over the map literally from long island all the way to nova scotia. then we're looking at the american model, which keeps things further to the east however, it will depend on the steering currents. we have a big area of low pressure over canada high pressure over the atlantic. if the low gets stronger next week, it will steer lee's path further away from the east coast. if the high dominates, that will keep it closer to the east coast we will have to continue to watch.

we can't get more guidance as we get to monday, so we will be watching that. the good news is we're starting to shrink heat advisories from phoenix to new england only 54 people now along the eastern sea board. the humidity levels will stay up in the upper 90s, but cooler with temperatures dropping for detroit, chicago, cincinnati and then as we take our way today in the southwest, still record highs likely. but the good news is, we do see the temperatures starting to moderate by tuesday, des moines, you're at 72. 73 in cleveland. even dallas. by tuesday, you are down to 82 degrees. so there is some relief in sight, but we're still keeping an eye on lee because the your is still out, guys. >> al, thank you. officials in pennsylvania say there has been another sighting of the convicted killer

who escaped from prison outside philadelphia more than a week ago. george solis joins us now with more on this increasingly desperate man hunt hi, george good morning. >> reporter: hi, hoda. good morning to you. th botanical gardens where he was spotted earlier this week on a trail camera. letting visitors to know to shelter in place. they eventually had to close the gardens down. high and low and day and night, authorities have been searching this expanded perimeter. it is much farther than the two-mile radius they were looking in when he escaped nine days ago. we saw that video of him crab walking up a wall to get out. he was serving a life sentence without parole for the brutal murder of his ex-girlfriend in 2021. the community here in chester county remains on edge. they believe this man hunt will be over with in a few hours, not days. we are expected to get a closer look at this command post where authorities have been gathering daily, including the one last night. authorities saying they are confident they will still get

their man. hoda? >> george solis for us there. >> meanwhile this morning, people across britain are observing the first anniversary of the death of queen elizabeth. keir simmons is at buckingham palace with a look this morning at how the royal family is honoring her legacy. good morning to you. >> reporter: there is something about the royals, isn't it, that makes you pause and think about the passing of time. it's been a year since queen elizabeth's death. take a look at these pictures. children at balmoral writing cards for king charles and queen camilla. many people in this country marking this day in their own way. this morning marking a year since her passing, the palace releasing this picture of queen

elizabeth, aged 42. chosen by her son and heir. king charles and queen camilla attending a private memorial in scotland while the prince and princess of wales heading to a separate service in wales. prince harry in town for a charity event last night. >> i know one year on she is looking down on all of us tonight. >> reporter: overnight king charles releasing an audio message to mark his mother's passing one year ago. >> we recall her long life, devoted service and all she meant to so many of us. >> reporter: 12 months ago today, a moment in history, closing a 70-yearlong royal chapter. the funeral, full of pomp and ceremony of days past.

the king's new role has brought new responsibilities for other royals, most notably william and kate while harry and megan have continued to pursue their own projects, some bringing unwelcome headlines. thankfully for charles, the coronation was staged without a hitch. >> god save the king >> reporter: with a younger generation, william and kate's children, george, charlotte and louie, very much in the spotlight. but the queen's legacy of hard work, duty and quiet continuity seems alive in her heir. though, there will never be a monarch quite like her again we're told the prince and princess of wales will spend this day mostly in quiet contemplation. >> hard to believe it's been a yearr and by the way, more on the anniversary of the queen's death and what's ahead for the british monarchy in a new episode of "the royal rundown".

well, the nfl season is officially underway. the kansas city chiefs and lions kicking it off last night. things did not go as planned fod the defending super bowl champs. >> this is third and six mahomes throws it is intercepted. the rookie ties the game with his first nfl touchdown! >> wow brian branch with a 50-yard interception return. got the touchdown. later in the fourth quarter lions score the game winning touchdown. detroit holds on for the upset what a game, 21-20 i know it is hard for chiefs nation over here. >> not to take anything away they look really good. chiefs dropped a lot of balls last night dropped a lot. >> wasn't their day. did kelce play >> no. he'll be back. just ahead, we have a really fun item on "popstart".

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yesterday. saying justice may have been delayed but ultimately still accountable, despite the length of time. >> reporter: his wife also in the courtroom listening as the victims read statements before the sentencing one saying, quote, his sickness is no longer my burden to bear after delivering her decision, the judge telling masterson, you are not the victim here. your actions 20 years ago took away another person's voice and choice one way or another, you will have to come to terms with your prior actions and their consequences masterson was known as steven hyde on "that '70s show. he is also one of the church of scientology's most prominent members. he was arrested after three former members of the church accused him of rape between 2001 and 2003 one saying they waited to come forward because of threats from the church the actor denied raping the women. the third accuser's case ended in a mistrial. the church said they have no

policy discouraging members from reporting criminal conduct of any kind following the sentencing, master son insisting the results will be overturned. actress leah remini was also present in court during the sentencing saying in a statement after court that she was relieved to see masterson finally behind bars. thank you so much. all right. switching gears now, let's talk about wynonna judd the music icon is set to receive the first ever country champion award at the people's choice country awards in celebration of her decades long career and heroic efforts around the best and brightest voices in country music, performing all the all right. switching gears now, let's talk about wynonna judd the music icon is set to receive the first ever country champion award at the people's choice country awards in celebration of her decades long career and

heroic efforts around the best and brightest voices in country music, performing all the holiday hits that's on december 7th also airing an nbc and peacock both shows will take place at the grand ole opry house tickets and details of those tickets are available online "my big fat greek wedding iii" hits theaters today, and we've got an exclusive pick. take a peek. >> you came! i sent you the invitation. i'm the mayor of your father's village. welcome to the reunion we are related through your poppa's poppa, who was married to my great-great yaya sister's sister-in-law.

>> cousin! >> oh, cousins >> i will be your favorite >> she will. >> and they pick up right where they left off. didn't miss a beat you can check it out in theaters right now. and finally, olivia rodrigo, before we kick off this morning's huge concert, we need a little sugar rush from the sour queen lucky for us, we just got a fresh delivery from the lab with jeni's ice cream. >> what is it? >> this is called the home scooped girl it is a little play, of course, on this new song. >> is there oatmeal in it? >> there is a scoop of bramble berry crisp. >> this is the most delicious ice cream i've ever had. i usually go with chocolate. >> wow >> is that insane? >> give me some napkins here.

>> the purple is all natural it comes from fruits and vegetables. >> oh, it's good for us. >> so good >> i didn't have eating ice cream for breakfast on my bingo card this morning. >> did you know bramble berry is not a berry. it comes from a plant. >> look at you did you google that? >> i did. >> mr. roker, a check of the weather. >> brain freeze! let's show you what we've got. >> so good. >> we are looking at stormy and hot weather in the northeast, mid-atlantic states. look for severe storms through the gulf coast plenty of sunshine out west. good morning. i'm meteorologist kari hall. we are enjoying sunshine and mild weather as temperatures have been about normal this time of year, reaching the upper 60s near the coast, low 70s in san francisco and upper 70s for the inner bay. as we make our way inland, our highs reaching the mid to upper 80s this afternoon.

expect about the same tomorrow. just slightly warmer for the and that is your latest weather. >> all right september means new beginnings. >> yes. >> we are excited to celebrate one that's happening right here. >> we are overjoyed. saturday today is kicking off its next chapter tomorrow. meter alexander welcoming laura jared to the anchor desk you're coming back to new york city peter, you have been holding down the fort in washington. how do you feel about this move and this fabulous new calling? and this fabulous new coworker >> smart as heck, cool as hell. >> whoa! >> this is going to be so much fun. just to be back in new york city is great with the energy that's here we had a chance to reverse together there is a tradition where you say the anchor's name and the

new anchor's name. let's see laura's expression when she hears her name. >> where else can you hold a wedding in plaza, eat jeni's ice cream. you have everything. >> you guys are at the top of your profession. you cover serious topics all week long. you are at the white house you cover legal issues i expect y'all to cut loose. we want to see dance parties on sunday. >> you have to rip off the news corsettes. it's official. >> yeah. and you have to be free. >> this suit is tear-away. >> we're going to pause on that, at least for our first broadcast. you know what's so exciting about today is you get to bring your whole self to the job we're lawyers, but we're moms and parents. we like to cook. >> i'm glad you brought that up because we brought a video for you. >> hi, mommy i love you

i hope to see you on "the today show." i'm excited. i'm going to see you soon. i love you. >> we love you see you soon >> oh, my gosh. >> that sweet boy. he is just -- that's the joy, right? like we work hard, but those kids mean everything. >> i'm going to be honest. i have been here 20 years at this place when i got here as a kid, i remember watching the anchors daughters watching the concert this is their first concert ever they're seeing olivia rodrigo. their eyes were blowing up when she walked on the stage earlier. >> when laura walked in here as the new kid in school, something just clicked i knew from the minute you walked in the make-up room i thought, there is something about her i love immediately you are like who cares >> those make-up chats with you guys are the best. >> the other thing about the mornings is you get to drink >> i was ready for ice cream.

>> oh, no. >> what you dot dylie dylie. >> i got champagne. >> strong effort >> and i've got gifts, of course peter, welcome to new york. >> that's so nice. >> swag bag! you guys got personalized mugs we never had that. >> you're welcome. >> and, oh, yeah, you'll need that. >> i love it. >> backup alarm clock. >> i do have a one-year-old at home he's the best alarm clock. >> i heard you guys don't drink coffee you're aliens. >> yes >> orange juice like i'm 7. >> what do you drink >> i drink tea. >> chocolate milk. >> dylan, get yours. >> try champagne. >> raise a glass, y'all. >> thank you, guys. >> live from new york tomorrow morning. >> and you want folks to come on down. >> come on down to the plaza we're back in new york, baby >> i like that full screen. >> okay. i'm heading out, and i'll tell you why. follow me.

laura, this is how it goes you just get up and leave the set sometimes. hold on. because there is a lovely lady, who i know is somewhere around the corner where are you? >> hi! >> hi, girl, hi!throngs of will you join me as we walk through your throngs of fans wait a minute. we've got olivia rodrigo we are heading out and getting ready. are you guys ready no i mean, we've had crowds there is my sister hey o! we're going to walk out after you, my lovely girl. ladies and gentlemen, we are moments away from olivia rodrigo! but, first, your local news and weather. ♪

good morning. it is 8:26. bart is making big changes for riders, especially the busiest

lines or off peak hours. starting next monday more trains will run on the yellow line between pittsburg bay point and the peninsula. bart promises a train every ten minutes. it's part of an ongoing effort to boost ridership levels. >> it's going to be a nice weekend across the bay area. it will be slightly warmer sunday as we see high temperatures reaching 90 degrees and 93 monday. after that we're back to cooler weather, breezy winds and low to mid 80s into the end of next week. in san francisco it will be about 70 for the weekend with sunshine for the afternoon.

we'll have another local news update in a half an hour.

♪ welcome back, everybody. it's 8:30. and guess what

it's a concert you can feel it. doing the honors for us today. grammy winning superstar olivia rodrigo. and can we just take one second? we know this crowd is big, but let's just show you how big. people were lined up all night, all around rockefeller center. and it stretches all the way back down, all the way back there. i think this might be our biggest. >> i think so. >> might be our biggest of the year. >> i think we also have the highest number of family and friends. >> exactly. >> everyone wanted a ticket. what does it mean to you your second album is out it's here, and all these folks are here for you. >> i'm so excited and so grateful to be here. thanks for having me it is a really lovely day. >> well, the album is out. it dropped overnight it is already getting amazing reviews. one said this is a no skip album. all the songs are great.

>> no skip >> so folks at home can see, show them the rings on your finger the title of your album is called guts. we will talk about that in a moment before we do anything else, we have one more check of the weather. >> of course, the state fair forecast there still going on. we've got the utah state fair and the new mexico and the kansas state fairs also going to be hot weekend outlook unsettled here in the heat. record heat tomorrow in the south. warm out west. sunday, sunday more storms up and down the eastern seaboards central plains good friday morning. i'm meteorologist kari hall. as we take a live look outside in san francisco, waking up to sunshine, we're seeing that across the bay area. and it's going to be a really nice afternoon. make some plans to get outside. it will be in the low 70s there and upper 70s for hayward,

mountain view reaching 78 and 84 in dublin. for the weekend it will be slightly warmer in spots like santa neck of the woods. all right. it's time. that's right one more time. the big one. sunday night, football night in america! it's in our backyard met life stadium, east rutherford, new jersey the giants taking on the jets. sunday night football night! >> so many friends and family. could we just pan over raise your hand if you are somehow related to someone on cs "the today show. we got vicky nguyen, emerson you saw her in that uber teen

ride. >> his daughter right behind us. >> and we've got thousands and thousands of happy fans who came for olivia rodrigo. >> what a day! >> we have to get started. it is almost concert time. one of the biggest names in music. but, first, this i"today" ons

the citi concert series on "today" is proudly presented to you by citi. >> we are back with a huge smiling crowd here to see the one and other olivia rodrigo. >> overnight she released her second album called "guts. we're excited to celebrate with her. let's take a look back at her unprecedented rise to the top. ♪ the world.

known for pop anthems including "good for you" and "bad idea right. after getting a childhood start in acting, olivia rodrigo released her debut single "driver's license" at just 17 -- ♪ the hit rocketed up the charts, landing at number one for eight weeks. it was spotify's most streamed song of 2021 ♪ >> her debut album "sour" ha sweet success. becoming the first album in history to have every song certified platinum olivia rodrigo took home three grammys, including best new artist award ♪

>> this year she broke records again with her single "vampire" which went straight to number one on the billboard top 100 today olivia rodrigo releases her highly anticipated sophomore album "guts," and we can't wait to celebrate with her right here on our citi concert stage. >> savannah and i have a question for you who's ready for a concert? the youngest artist to debut three number one billboard hits, let's hear it for olivia rodrigo! ♪ ♪ hate to give the satisfaction asking how you're doing now ♪ ♪ how's the castle built of people you pretend to care about ♪ ♪ just what you wanted ♪ ♪ look at you, cool guy, you go it ♪

♪ i see the parties and the diemtds ♪ ♪ sometimes when i close my eyes ♪ ♪ six months of torture you sol as some forbidden paradise ♪ ♪ i loved you truly ♪ ♪ got to laugh at the stupidity ♪ ♪ because i've made some real big mistakes ♪ ♪ but you make the worst one look fine ♪ ♪ i should have known it was strange ♪ ♪ you only come out at night ♪ ♪ i used to think i was smart, but you made look so naive ♪ ♪ the way you sold me for parts as you sunk your teeth into me, oh ♪ ♪ bloodsucker, dreamcrusher ♪ ♪ bleeding me dry like a damn vampire ♪ ♪ and every girl i ever talked to told me you were bad, bad news ♪ ♪ you called them crazy ♪ ♪ god, i hate the way i called them crazy too ♪

♪ you're so convincing ♪ ♪ how do you lie without flinching ♪ ♪ oh, what a mesmerizing, paralyzing, tragic little thrill ♪ ♪ can't figure out just how you do it and god knows i never will ♪ ♪ went for me and not her ♪ ♪ because girls your own age know better ♪ ♪ i've made some real big mistakes, but you make the worst one look fine ♪ ♪ i should have known it was strange you only come out at night ♪ ♪ i used to think i was smart, but you've made me look so naive ♪ ♪ the way you sold me for parts as you sunk your teeth into me, oh ♪ ♪ bloodsucker, dream crusher, bleeding me dry like a damn vampire ♪

♪ you said it was true love, bu wouldn't that be hard ♪ ♪ you can't love anyone because that would mean you had a heart ♪ ♪ i tried to help you out, now know know that i can't ♪ ♪ because how you think's the kind of thing aisle never understand ♪ ♪ i've made some real big mistakes, but make the worst one look fine ♪ ♪ i should have known it was strange you only come out at night ♪ ♪ i used to think i was smart, but you made me look so naive ♪ ♪ the way you sold me for parts as you sunk your teeth into me, oh ♪ ♪ bloodsucker, dream crusher ♪ ♪ bleeding me dry like a damn v ♪♪

♪♪ [ applause ] >> that was vampire ♪ >> that was amazing. stick around olivia's just getting started on olivia's just getting started on our concert

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and we're back with global superstar olivia rodrigo. >> we have had this day circled on our calendar with a big heart and lipstick and the whole thing. special day for olivia rodrigo as well. your album is out. how does it feel it's now out in the world. >> yeah. i'm so excited i have been working on it for so long today is just so cathartic, and i'm happy to be amongst you guys. >> your writing process is fun i read you took a poetry class in college to get the writing flowing.

>> yeah. i took a class last year i was home schooled my whole life, so i wanted the experience. it aided my songwriting a lot. >> i love that after you got an outrageous hit of a first album. you are still learning you are always learning about song writing. >> thanks, yeah. i love learning, and i love writing. it is my favorite thing. >> can we talk about your fans we have had great fans on your plaza this morning your fans know every single word to every single song you were saying if you forget the lyrics, they just feel in the blanks. >> i feel so lucky everyone, i love you so much thank you so much. i'm just pinching myself it is incredible. >> when you have a huge record like "sour" was, you can get nerves following it up here you are you crushed it again how did you work through those nerves if you have them? >> yeah. it was definitely super hard

it was definitely a lot of pressure coming off the crazy success that "sour" had. but i think i just tried to write songs that i would like to hear on the radio. i didn't try to beat anything. i just wrote songs i love. >> and we love your all girl band it is very, very cool. >> we want to go on tour with them. >> yeah. what are you going to sing for us >> this next song is a new one it's called "get him back! ♪ i met a guy in the summer and left him in the spring ♪ ♪ he argued with me about everything ♪ ♪ he had an ego, and a temper and a wandering eye ♪ ♪ he was so much fun, and he ha such weird friends and he would take us out to parties and the night would never end ♪ ♪ another song, another bar,

another dance, and when you said something wrong, he would just find new friends ♪ ♪ i remember every time him my friend ♪ ♪ do i love him do i hate him ♪ ♪ i guess it's up and down ♪ ♪ if hi to choose, i would say right now i want to get him back ♪ ♪ i want to make him feel jealous and make him feel bad ♪ ♪ i want sweet revenge and i want him again ♪ ♪ i want to get him back ♪ ♪ so i write him all these letters and then i throw them in the trash ♪ ♪ because i miss the way he kisses and the way he made me laugh ♪ ♪ yeah, i poured my heart out, but as i'm hitting send, i print out pictures of his disappointing friends ♪ ♪ that guy was missing a screw ♪ ♪ he said i was the only girl, but that wasn't the truth ♪ ♪ when he told me he hurt me, h

told me i was tripping ♪ ♪ i am my father's daughter so m maybe i can fix him ♪ ♪ i want to get him back ♪ ♪ i want to make him feel jealous, want to make him feel bad ♪ ♪ i want sweet revenge, and i want him again ♪ ♪ i want to get him back ♪ ♪ i want to get him back, back, back ♪ ♪ when you key his car ♪ ♪ i want to make him lunch ♪ ♪ i want to break his heart ♪ ♪ and be the one to stitch it up ♪ ♪ i want to kiss his face ♪ ♪ with an upper cut ♪ey ♪ i want to call his mom just t held her citizen son sucks ♪

♪ i want to break his heart, stitch it roog back up ♪ ♪ i want to kiss his face with an upper cut ♪ ♪ i want to meet his mom and tell him her son sucks ♪ ♪ i want to get him back ♪ ♪ i want to make him really jealous, want to make him feel bad ♪ ♪ oi, i want to get him back ♪ ♪ i really miss him and it make me real sad ♪ ♪ i want sweet revenge, and i want him again ♪ ♪ i want to get him back ♪ ♪ i want to get him back, back, ♪♪ back, back ♪

♪ [ cheers and applause >> olivia rodrigo, and when we b come back, she

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welcome back olivia rodrigo has been rocking the plaza all morning. and guess what not finished yet. >> no. with her massive hit that spent 51 weeks on the billboard top 100 chart, give it up for olivia rodrigo and "good 4 u. ♪ ♪ well, good for you, i guess you moved on really easily ♪ ♪ you found a a new girl and it a only took a couple of weeks ♪ ♪ remember when you said you

wanted to give me the world ♪ ♪ and good fur, i guess that you've been working on yourself ♪ ♪ i guess the therapist i found for you, she really helped ♪ ♪ now you can be a better man for your brand-new girl ♪ ♪ well, good for you, you look happy and healthy ♪ ♪ not me, if you ever cared to ask ♪ ♪ good for you, you're doing great out there without me, baby ♪ ♪ god i wish that i could do that ♪ ♪ i've lost my mind, i've spent the night crying on the floor of my bathroom ♪ ♪ but you're so unaffected, i on the floor of my bathroom uess ♪♪ but you're so good for you ♪ ♪ quell, good for you, i guess you're getting everything you want ♪ ♪ you bought a new car and your career's really taking off ♪ ♪ it's like we never even happened what the is up with that ♪ ♪ and good for you, it's like you never even met me ♪ ♪ remember when you swore to go

i was the only person who ever got you, well, screw that and screw you noek you will never are so hurt the way you know that i do ♪ ♪ well, good for you, you look happy and healthy, not me if you ever cared to ask ♪ ♪ good for you, you're doing great out there without me ♪ ♪ baby, god i wish that i could do that ♪ ♪ i've lost my mind, i've spent the night crying on the floor of my bathroom ♪ ♪ but you're so unaffected, i really don't get it, but what? ♪ ♪ good for you ♪affected, i really don't get it ♪♪ but i guess good for you ♪♪ ♪ snep maybe i'm too emotional, ed but your apathy is like a wound in salt ♪ ♪ maybe i'm too emotional, or you maybe you never cared at all ♪ ♪ maybe i'm too emotional ♪

♪ your apathy is like a wound i salt ♪ ♪ maybe i'm too emotional, or maybe you never cared at all ♪ ♪ well, good for you, you look happy and healthy ♪ ♪ not me if you ever cared to ask ♪ ♪ good fur, you're doing great out there without me, baby ♪ ♪ like damn sociopath ♪ ♪ i've lost my mind ♪ ♪ i've spent the night crying o the floor of my bathroom ♪ ♪ but you're so unaffected, i really don't get it ♪ ♪ but i guess good for you ♪ ♪ ♪ good for you, i guess you moved on really easily ♪ [ cheers and applause >> oh! whoo wow, wow, wow. okay >> we're coming from all sides that was incredible. >> wow >> how did olivia do it?

her first "today" show concert >> olivia, you walked up to the crowd up here. hold on. i just want to see where they are. hold on. back here. and they, like, burst into tears. what was it like when olivia sang with you? >> it was, like, crazy >> what was it like? >> i just felt so happy. >> i wouldn't even describe it >> everybody's crying. hold on. where's addie? where's addie? olivia, just take a look this is addie. addie, turn toward me. will you turn toward me one second she came in from kentucky. you've landed at 2:00 p.m., and you camped out. >> yeah. oh my god. >> what has this day meant to you? >> oh my god >> hold it hang on. hang on, hoda. she wanted to come down and say. hello in person. >> addie, i'm olivia nice to meet you

thanks for coming. good morning, everyone. it is 8:56. i'm scott mcgrew. four murder suspects contesting the charges against them will be back in court today. some of the antioch police officers involved in their arrest are also embroiled in that racist text messaging scandal. some of those racist texts actually about the suspects. lawyers for the accused, all of whom are black men, say the officers were biassed against their clients. now, while the judge cannot dismiss the charges outright, he can modify them. right now our ginger conejero saab is at the courthouse. at midday she'll have the latest on a live report.

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